"McMaster Honours Integrated Science (iSci) is an innovative new program that emphasizes the connections between scientific disciplines and encourages students to think outside the box. Interdisciplinary research projects constitute a major portion of iSci and require students to draw on multiple sciences to examine an issue, while developing time management, research, and presentation skills. The iSci program also emphasizes independent learning, leadership, lab skills, and scientific literacy. Upon graduation, these students' options will include graduate studies, professional school, and employment in scientific laboratories. Wherever they go, they are certain to make an impact."

–Solomon Barkley, iSci 2013 student

Be an iSci Student for a Day

Come to McMaster University and see what it is like to be an iSci Student for a day! If you are interested in the Integrated Science Program, we would love to give you a taste of the iSci experience. Sit in on one of our Integrated Concepts Seminars, tour some of the facilities that the Integrated Science students use, and meet some of the people in the iSci community.

Please e-mail Julianne Simson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) the following information and any questions you may have:

Please visit theInterdisciplinary Experiences page on the Artsci website for more information about the modules. Please ensure to read all course descriptions carefully as some modules will have additional course fees (all modules are subject to regular tuition fees), application requirements and prerequisites. Additional fees can be paid by cheque, payable to McMaster University, or by cash.

I have attached the application form for all modules to this email and it is also posted on the School of Interdisciplinary Sciences page. You must submit a new application for each 3IE1 module that you would like to participate in. Ensure to sign and initial your application form prior to submitting it. All module applications for Fall and Winter, including additional fees where applicable, are due directly to me in LRW-3038 by8 September 2017 at 1:00pm.

On December 3rd, third-year Integrated Science students took a trip to the University of Toronto Mississauga campus (UTM) for a day of experiential learning with professors and graduate students from the Department of Forensic Science. Students were immersed in a variety of forensic-related workshops including anthropology, facial reconstruction, chemistry, and of course an investigation at the Forensic Crime Scene House (FCSH).

Students participated in a variety of activities on their trip to UTM, including a facial approximation demonstration (top-left), a forensic anthropology workshop (top-right), an investigation at the crime scene house (bottom-left) and identifying mysterious white powders using chemical spot tests (bottom-right).